Scott Minto has backed Leeds United and West Brom to secure automatic promotion from the Championship.

It's been a cracking start to the season for both sides as they look to put their play-off disappointment from last season behind them.

West Brom have been unstoppable since appointing Slaven Bilic over the summer, and have established themselves as the top goalscorers in the league with an impressive 41 goals in 20 games.

As for Marcelo Bielsa's side it's been an excellent start.

After securing a 2-0 victory over Hull City the Whites are currently top of the Championship and on a run of seven wins in a row.

While the Baggies can reclaim their spot if they beat Wigan Athletic on Wednesday evening, but according to the Sky Sports presenter, it seems like the automatic promotion race may already be decided.

Second-place West Brom are currently 10 points clear of Fulham who sit in third - a substantial gap especially given the game that they have in hand.

Taking to Twitter, Scott Minto said: "Great night for Leeds and West Brom, and Albion didn't even play.

"Can't see anyone catching them."

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The verdict

It's hard to argue with Scott Minto's verdict on the promotion race.

Leeds United and West Brom look to be a cut above the rest in the first half of the season, and given the strength of their squads it's hard to see them dropping enough points to tumble down the table.

Of course the Championship will take many twists and turns before May, but it's hard to see the automatic promotion spots changing hands.